Auch :)
My count of 20 actually was a bit premature, after 4 reds in my last 4 games, im now at 24.
Its especially the 2 DM that are suffering - will try to ask them to easy of tackles from now on.
I think the patch yesterday did so something to this tactic, as it does seem to struggle a bit compared to before.
Its ok now, but it was awesome before.
Another thing to notice on this tactic is the red cards. Having one in about every 5 games isnt unusual, i've had 3 games this season (halfway through) where i have been fined for "Failure to control my players". 4 red cars to my left back in 25 games in a bit much :)
EDIT: After 1,5 seasons...
Ahh Brobz17, finally a version for FM13 :) Think I've been using your tactics for the past 2-3 years :)
Was struggling on my Sunderland save, switched to this tactic, and I'm now in 3rd place shooting for CL qualification.
Must appreciated mate.
That would be after 60+ games. Used the original tactic. Defense is Burdisso, Papadoupulous and Christian (Spanish defender)
Def midfielders are Zuculini, Tomas Rincon and Aliu Diarra.
I would think this lineup could hold a tigher defense than that.
I'll try the updated version as we speak.
I ended in 6th place in the first season with Sunderland, which I guess is rather good. Bought alot of new players for the 2nd season, so I should push for CL places now. But I still feel it concedes too much, and scores too little. Lets see how the...
Im beginning to have my doubts about this tactic. Used it for 6 seasons in Denmark and had great succes, but with a team far better than the other sides.
Tried 6 months with Sunderland now, and so far im sitting im 10th place, with a negative goal difference. Obviously no squads are built for...